Prime Minister Harold Macmillian visits Sunderland in January 1959.Prime Minister Harold Macmillian visits Sunderland in January 1959.
Prime Minister Harold Macmillian visits Sunderland in January 1959.

All this was pictured in Sunderland in 1959: Take a look and see how much Wearside has changed

A senior politician, water ski-ing at Whitburn and a star in action all made the Sunderland news in 1959.
By Chris Cordner
Published 5th Jun 2020, 07:00 BST

And we have got the photos to illustrate it. Here is a selection of images from Wearside taken 61 years ago and they show how much the town has changed.

What are your memories of Sunderland back then and do you remember these scenes?

But why not take a look for yourself and then get in touch to tell us more.

Action during the game between Sunderland Reserves and Hull Reserves at Roker Park in January 1959, with Ambrose Fogarty featuring.

1. Ambrose Fogarty in action

Action during the game between Sunderland Reserves and Hull Reserves at Roker Park in January 1959, with Ambrose Fogarty featuring. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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The view at Penshaw Village in May 1959.

2. A view at Penshaw

The view at Penshaw Village in May 1959. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Back to February 1959 for this view at Castletown. Remember when it looked like this?

3. Castletown building works

Back to February 1959 for this view at Castletown. Remember when it looked like this? Photo: SE

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Deptford Power Station in July 1959.

4. A power station in the spotlight

Deptford Power Station in July 1959. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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